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Movie filming in Salem seeking deaf and hard of hearing people to work as extras
Another movie is filming in Oregon this summer, and there’s a casting call for people who are deaf, hard or hearing and/or fluent in American Sign Language to work as extras. The movie, “Flash Before the Bang,” is inspired by a true story about an all-deaf high school track and field team trying to achieve victory at the 1986 Oregon State Track and Field Championship.
Oregon inmate dies in custody; cause of death under investigation
SALEM, Ore. — An adult incarcerated at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem and passed away on July 1, 2024. The cause of death is yet to be determined. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) tells us that Benjamin Leland Bucknell, died Monday afternoon at a local hospital.
The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community
Since the 2020 Oregon wildfires, Chef Greggery Peterson and his team have been feeding community members in need. It was fall 2020 when Greggery Peterson, Head Chef/Event Coordinator for The Salvation Army Salem (Oregon) Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, got a phone call asking for help. Along with the COVID pandemic, Oregon had just experienced its most destructive wildfire season on record.
Monthly public safety fee going up for residents of east Salem
Fees are going up for people who live in unincorporated east Salem. Starting this month, the public safety fee will rise to $11 per month from $10 per month. It will continue to go up in July 2025 by $1 per month to $12 per month and continue to go up by $1 per month each fiscal year through at least 2027.
Local students among the ORCA grads
SALEM — Last month Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) honored its 2024 class of graduating students at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Among the 320 graduates were 17 hailing from the local region, including students from Canby, Mount Angel, Molalla and Woodburn. Some of the area students who received diplomas included*: Amalie Lowe, Canby; Grace Peterson of Molalla -- a legacy student, having attended ORCA K through 12 and participated in the...
Oregon Humane Society launches Foster-to-Adopt program for dogs in Salem
Are you looking for a new furry family member? The Oregon Humane Society is launching a new Foster-to-Adopt program for dogs at its Salem campus. It’s called Diamond in the Ruff. The dogs featured in the program have been at the shelters for months and may be struggling with...
Marion County restaurant inspections: Windjammers, Original Roadhouse Grill
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food...
Woodburn Police Department re-ups accreditation
Woodburn Police Department recently renewed its accreditation for the period of 2024-27, the fifth accreditation the department has earned this century. WPD Chief Marty Pilcher apprised the Woodburn City Council of the renewal during the June 24 meeting, during which he noted that the department first earned accreditation in 2011 under Chief Scott Russell. Accreditation is renewed every three years. “I had the opportunity to be the accreditation manager for...
Extreme, long-lasting heat dome to spike Oregon temps near 110: Event ‘will be remembered'
An extreme and long-lasting heat dome is forecast to hit Oregon late this week, spiking temperatures as high as 110 degrees and potentially lasting a week or more. The blistering temperatures could impact Oregon's electrical grid, increase wildfire danger and make urban centers deadly for the elderly and those without air conditioning,...
Prefontaine Track Club has multiple state champions
The Prefontaine Track Club had several champions in the Oregon Junior Olympics State Championships in Gresham, and several others who advanced to this week’s regional meet. The state meet was at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham and the regional meet will be at the same site over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Brynn Blanc won the state title in the girls 8-and-under age group long jump with a...
Oregon follows in New York’s footsteps with massive healthcare expansion plan
The Oregon Health Authority is expanding Medicaid coverage to those who earn more than the federal limits. Currently, the state grants Medicaid for 1.4 million citizens who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, but now the new OHP Bridge Plan will be expanded to benefits who earn up to 200% of the […]
Excessive heat watch affecting much of Oregon from Friday to Tuesday
An excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:49 p.m. valid from Friday noon until Tuesday 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.
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